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mr-marvelous67.livejournal.comHi everyone,
I didn't see anything against this in the rules, but if it's out of line, feel free to remove it, mods!
My friend is a senior at the University of Montana and is doing her thesis on the experiences of LGBTIQ youth, and she’s struggling to get interviews!
x-posted a bit
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In an effort to make everyone more comfortable, here are some words from my friend regarding her research:
I am a sociology major, I am in my senior year of study and have taken research methods as well as a service learning class "Hunger and Homelessness" to apply these skills. I have conducted previous in-depth interviews with at-risk populations. I identify as a lesbian, but technically I would say my orientation is pansexual. My partner, who identified as a lesbian when we met, began his transition to male about a year into our relationship and this incredible experience has opened my eyes to his trans experience. I have been very active in the LGBT for about 4 years. The purpose is to fulfill my required senior thesis. The topic is LGBT (gender and sexual minorities) Youth and Homeless. I hope to raise awareness and education about a group that is often overlooked when dealing with issues of homeless or issues of the major LGBT population. I will write a paper and present my data at a research conference to do this. The subject's confidentially is a priority for me, in no way will anyone's name or identifying information be connected to my research. I feel I am well equipped to treat my interviewees well. I have friends who have experienced homelessness as well as having volunteered in Missoula's homeless shelter for over a year. I have also gone through the coming out process myself and although it is different for everyone, I can relate on some level as a queer identified individual. Even considering all of this, if the interviewee feels uncomfortable with a question, we can pass. If the interviewee wishes to end the interview for any reason at all, I will end the interview, no questions asked.
I didn't see anything against this in the rules, but if it's out of line, feel free to remove it, mods!
My friend is a senior at the University of Montana and is doing her thesis on the experiences of LGBTIQ youth, and she’s struggling to get interviews!
She’s compensating all of her participants for their donation of only 45 minutes to her research.
The criteria are simple:
- identify as LGBTIQ or other gender or sexual minority
- be out to your immediate family
- be between the ages of 14 and 24
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 24
This is really important research, so it would be really great if you would help her out by contacting her if you qualify and spreading this around so she can reach as many people as possible.
You can get ahold of her at: 2013lgbtprojectmissoula @ gmail . com
x-posted a bit
ETA
In an effort to make everyone more comfortable, here are some words from my friend regarding her research:
I am a sociology major, I am in my senior year of study and have taken research methods as well as a service learning class "Hunger and Homelessness" to apply these skills. I have conducted previous in-depth interviews with at-risk populations. I identify as a lesbian, but technically I would say my orientation is pansexual. My partner, who identified as a lesbian when we met, began his transition to male about a year into our relationship and this incredible experience has opened my eyes to his trans experience. I have been very active in the LGBT for about 4 years. The purpose is to fulfill my required senior thesis. The topic is LGBT (gender and sexual minorities) Youth and Homeless. I hope to raise awareness and education about a group that is often overlooked when dealing with issues of homeless or issues of the major LGBT population. I will write a paper and present my data at a research conference to do this. The subject's confidentially is a priority for me, in no way will anyone's name or identifying information be connected to my research. I feel I am well equipped to treat my interviewees well. I have friends who have experienced homelessness as well as having volunteered in Missoula's homeless shelter for over a year. I have also gone through the coming out process myself and although it is different for everyone, I can relate on some level as a queer identified individual. Even considering all of this, if the interviewee feels uncomfortable with a question, we can pass. If the interviewee wishes to end the interview for any reason at all, I will end the interview, no questions asked.